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skydiver · 05-19-2008, 03:49 PM

Just thought I'd share a new product I found for removing rust. Its called Metal Prep Dip Rust Remover and its made by Zep. I bought it at Home Depot. This stuff works great. I soaked by mater cylinder cover in it over night and the rust was completely gone by morning. No wire brushing needed. I am going to start using it on all my rusted parts.

skydiver

Ol'Rover · 05-19-2008, 04:01 PM

Does this come in 45 gallon drums?

JayDubBlazer · 05-19-2008, 04:27 PM

How did you clean of the cleaner residue? Have painted anything after using the Zep product yet? I would like to see how that turns out.

skydiver · 05-19-2008, 08:20 PM

I have only painted small parts as of now and it seems to take the paint well. Only requires soap and water to clean after soak. Here are some pictures...as you can see it cleaned the master cylinder cover well. I didnt want to paint it yet to see how it holds up after some time. I put some oil on it to keep it from rusting again.

jayharrell · 05-19-2008, 08:22 PM

wow.. now thats some results.

tommypic · 05-20-2008, 01:48 PM

check this out from PowerBlock on rust removal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTZkvkivDQ

68gmsee · 05-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tommypic

check this out from PowerBlock on rust removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTZkvkivDQ

Wow! I've heard of this procedure but never seen anyone actually do it.

With this method, theoretically, you're only limited by the size of the container....

geoman · 05-20-2008, 04:44 PM

Good find guys! I just picked up some front end parts that I need to do this. I am going to try both and see.

Alex Hayley · 05-20-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tommypic

check this out from PowerBlock on rust removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTZkvkivDQ

At the end of this video, the surface is described as "black". Does the surface have to be cleaned further other than just rinsed off or do you paint over the black?

**nightmare** · 05-20-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Hayley

At the end of this video, the surface is described as "black". Does the surface have to be cleaned further other than just rinsed off or do you paint over the black?

Considering that it's just water and baking soda, it may just need to be rinsed, then should be able to just paint right over that.

jayharrell · 05-20-2008, 05:43 PM

thats pretty handy info right there. i wonder if it would strip old paint and everything off some steelys

Alex Hayley · 05-20-2008, 06:32 PM

Can anyone recommend a good battery charger(brand and/or model)?

Luvlegs · 05-20-2008, 06:51 PM

I've done the battery charger deal on a number of parts - also some marine manifolds - it takes longer than "hocus pokus" but it does work. I also had to stop a few times and wire brush a bit so it knocked time off how long it would have taken. It didn't remove paint (as there was no rust under it) - I rinsed the parts and then wiped down with laquer thinner - primed and painted - going on 3 years, no rust came through so..... I just used an inexpensive charger (best way to desribe it, 6 and 12v charger - charge and jump settings as well as regular and deep cell. Didn't hurt anything but I was REAL cautious with the water and electrical.

caminokid · 05-23-2008, 02:56 PM

I am willing to try both. Both looks like they work good.

72BlckButy · 05-23-2008, 03:06 PM

I've heard good things about Zep... now I just need to put them to the test!

70' GMC · 05-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Well I need to that and soak the whole entire truck in the rust solutions.

jayharrell · 05-23-2008, 08:02 PM

lol... my luck, when i bought the stuff it, the lid would come off and spill all in the bed. I would make it home with half a truck.

70' GMC · 05-23-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jayharrell

lol... my luck, when i bought the stuff it, the lid would come off and spill all in the bed. I would make it home with half a truck.

I would be left with the frame, motor, transmission, and seat. At least it would get better gas mileage.

05-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
skydiver Just a fan. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 39	Great rust remover Just thought I'd share a new product I found for removing rust. Its called Metal Prep Dip Rust Remover and its made by Zep. I bought it at Home Depot. This stuff works great. I soaked by mater cylinder cover in it over night and the rust was completely gone by morning. No wire brushing needed. I am going to start using it on all my rusted parts. skydiver

05-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#2
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: Great rust remover Does this come in 45 gallon drums? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here. Last edited by Ol'Rover; 05-19-2008 at 04:01 PM.

05-19-2008, 04:27 PM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Great rust remover How did you clean of the cleaner residue? Have painted anything after using the Zep product yet? I would like to see how that turns out. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

05-19-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
skydiver Just a fan. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 39	Re: Great rust remover I have only painted small parts as of now and it seems to take the paint well. Only requires soap and water to clean after soak. Here are some pictures...as you can see it cleaned the master cylinder cover well. I didnt want to paint it yet to see how it holds up after some time. I put some oil on it to keep it from rusting again. Attached Images

05-19-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Great rust remover wow.. now thats some results. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#8
geoman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 335	Re: Great rust remover Good find guys! I just picked up some front end parts that I need to do this. I am going to try both and see. __________________ 1967 Fleetside, Sanford and Son Special Ivory/Blue Vinyl, 350/TH-400/12-bolt

05-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Great rust remover thats pretty handy info right there. i wonder if it would strip old paint and everything off some steelys __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

05-20-2008, 06:32 PM	#12
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Great rust remover Can anyone recommend a good battery charger(brand and/or model)?

05-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#13
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Great rust remover I've done the battery charger deal on a number of parts - also some marine manifolds - it takes longer than "hocus pokus" but it does work. I also had to stop a few times and wire brush a bit so it knocked time off how long it would have taken. It didn't remove paint (as there was no rust under it) - I rinsed the parts and then wiped down with laquer thinner - primed and painted - going on 3 years, no rust came through so..... I just used an inexpensive charger (best way to desribe it, 6 and 12v charger - charge and jump settings as well as regular and deep cell. Didn't hurt anything but I was REAL cautious with the water and electrical. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

05-23-2008, 02:56 PM	#14
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Great rust remover I am willing to try both. Both looks like they work good. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

05-23-2008, 03:06 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Great rust remover I've heard good things about Zep... now I just need to put them to the test! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-23-2008, 07:25 PM	#16
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Great rust remover Well I need to that and soak the whole entire truck in the rust solutions. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

05-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#17
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Great rust remover lol... my luck, when i bought the stuff it, the lid would come off and spill all in the bed. I would make it home with half a truck. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"



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